Bad Breath Rapist Finally Caught After 16-Year Manhunt
In a remarkable turn of events, the notorious "Bad Breath Rapist," Tuen Lee, has been apprehended after evading authorities for over 16 years. The convicted sexual predator, who was on the run since 2007, was finally tracked down in Northern California, thanks to the relentless efforts of law enforcement.
According to the Massachusetts State Police, Lee broke into a co-worker's house in 2005 and brutally raped her. He was later identified through DNA evidence and his distinctive "horrible breath," which earned him the chilling nickname "The Bad Breath Rapist." Lee was convicted of rape and kidnapping in 2007, but he managed to flee the state before the jury delivered the verdict.
For years, authorities searched tirelessly for the elusive Lee, and he was even featured on an episode of the popular TV show "America's Most Wanted." The breakthrough in the case came when investigators looked into a multimillion-dollar home owned by a shop owner in Diablo, California. On Tuesday, officers observed Lee and a woman leaving the residence and promptly pulled them over in a traffic stop.
Initially, Lee provided a fake name, but he eventually admitted to his true identity, which was confirmed through fingerprints. The shocking revelation was that his female companion, with whom he had been living in California for the past 15 years, had no idea about his true identity and criminal past.
"There are violent offenders out there who believe they can commit crimes and not be held accountable for their actions," said Chief Inspector Sean LoPiccolo, the head of the US Marshals Service Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force. "Tuen Lee was on the run for more than 16 years, and the unwavering dedication by law enforcement to locate and arrest him hopefully brings peace of mind to the victim and her family."
Lee is now in custody and awaiting extradition to Massachusetts, where he will face the consequences of his heinous actions. This arrest serves as a reminder that justice, albeit delayed, can still be served, and that law enforcement will never stop pursuing those who commit such atrocious crimes.
